In her book, It’s OK That You’re Not OK, Megan Devine presents an honest, direct discussion of both the pain of loss and the often grueling work of grief. Her tone is kind and supportive but she sugar-coats nothing, which is why I find her message of hope to resonate...
I’ve come to believe that even in our losses, we receive blessings. It isn’t always easy to recognize them, but I hope I can help you see what I mean. These blessings often connect to what we have come to know as the “ripple effects” of loss. When tragedy or trauma...
The holidays can be beautiful… but they can also be brutal. For many of us at EricsHouse, this season carries extra weight. When you’ve lost someone you love, the twinkling lights can’t make things feel light. I know this personally. After losing my son Eric, the...
When we lose someone we love to suicide or substance use, the world cracks open in ways we could never have imagined or understood. In the months following my son’s death, everything felt raw and exposed. Certainly my heart was fractured and gone were joyous memories...
The holidays are often described as “the most wonderful time of the year.” Our culture tells us this is a season of joy — a time for celebration, gathering, and giving thanks. And that is true. But for those of us who are grieving, the holidays can feel anything but...
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